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Flu Vaccination 2017/2018

Flu vaccination appointments are now available – please contact the surgery to book.

For further information, please see the ‘Flu’ page.

GP Changes

Dr Andy Valentine has left the practice, his patients have been registered with Dr Elizabeth Small or to our new GP, Dr Steve Begeti.

Dr Orlagh Bradley’s patients have been registered to Dr Lucy Minden, who joined us in October.

Dr Christine Brown has left the practice, her patients will be registered with Dr Elizabeth Small.

Dr Elizabeth Small is currently on maternity leave, her patients are being taken care of by Dr Rana Nafousi.

Dr Eleri Shellens and Dr Kathryn Brown are both back from maternity leave.

Patients are able to book to see any of the practice GP’s as usual.

Contact the Practice via the Internet

You can now contact us via the Web to:

- book appointments

- order prescriptions

- see test results and some other parts of your medical record

- let us know about address changes

Click on the EMIS Access link for more information on this time-saving new service!

Out of HoursOur phone lines are closed between 6.30pm and 8.00am weekdays, Saturdays Sundays and Bank Holidays. If you need a doctor urgently when we are closed, please call 111. Calls to 111 are free.

Home VisitsIf you are too frail or sick to attend surgery, please contact Reception before 10.30am if possible. If you explain to Reception exactly what is wrong, it will help the doctor see the most urgent cases first.

Clinics & Services

Please note as of September 2017, we have a new Physiotherapist on site, Eva Paulini. Click here for more info

NHS Health Checks

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk.

For further information please click here to download an information leaflet about NHS Health Checks.

For further information about NHS checks and dementia assessment Dementia Leaflet

Asthma, COPD, Diabetes & Blood Pressure Clinics: Appointments are available each week with our Practice Nurses who have been trained in the management of these condition.

Physiotherapy

The Leys have a physiotherapist who is able to assess, provide advice and if necessary refer conditions such as sprains, back pain, arthritis, strains, posture problems, sport and workplace injuries and reduced mobility problems. She is also able to organise pain relief. Please book through Reception.

Blood Clinics: For those who need a blood test, these are normally held every morning on a daily basis and also on a Tuesday afternoon, by staff who have been trained as a Phlebotomist. Please make an appointment if you are asked to have a blood test.

Cervical Smears:By appointment with a Practice Nurse or your own doctor. It is recommended that all women from 25 to 50 years old have a smear every three years. Women aged between 50 and 65 are recommended to have a smear test every five years.

Counselling / Psychology:Specialist staff run sessions at the Health Centre every week. Your doctor will refer you as appropriate.

Family Planning & Well-Woman Clinics:By appointment at weekly nurse clinics, or with your own doctor. Advice is given on all aspects of women’s health including menopausal problems and all methods of contraception including coil fitting and emergency contraception – the “morning after pill.”

***Sadly due to GP shortages we CANNOT offer any COIL FITTING appointments at The Leys now. This will remain the case until GP staffing improves and we cannot give a definative date when they will return at present. Patients wishing to have a coil will now need to go to the GUM clinic at the Churchill. Please call Oxford 231 231 to make an appointment. We can still fit implants here. ***

Medical Examinations: Please make an appointment with your doctor for special medical examinations eg for insurance, employment or sports activity. These are not covered by the NHS and a charge will be raised.

Pregnancy (Antenatal) Clinics:

Please see your own doctor if you think you may be pregnant. Ifthis is confirmed, you will be offered an appointment for antenatal care and arrangements will be made for you to see a Midwife.

Stop Smoking Support: We encourage smokers to give up the habit. If you want to do this and feel you need help, we can offer advice and prescribe nicotine replacements eg patches or chewing gum. Please ask your doctor, nurse or Health Visitor for details.

Travel Abroad:

We no longer provide Travel Clinics for patients. We advise you to go to a local travel clinic for a travel health risk assessment. We can however- Provide a list of immunisations you have (free).- Once you have established what you need you can book a Practice Nurse appointment for NHS immunisations. They are: diphtheria, polio and tetanus (combined booster),typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera.

For childhood immunisations, an appointment should be made with a Practice Nurse.

Well person health Checks:If you are 16 – 74 years old and have not seen a doctor or nurse for three years, you may ask for a check-up consultation. If you are over 75 years old and have not seen a doctor or nurse for 12 months or more, you may ask for a check-up consultation, If you cannot get to the surgery, this can be arranged in your home.